Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Armed men robbed a Crédit Agricole bank in Naples in broad daylight, holding 25 people hostage before escaping through a tunnel, possibly into the sewer system.
- Police negotiated with the robbers, leading to the release of hostages about two hours after the robbery began, with no serious injuries reported.
- Firefighters assisted hostages in escaping by breaking windows, while some hostages appeared visibly shaken and received medical attention for shock.
- Special forces from the carabinieri were deployed and stormed the bank hours later using stun grenades, but the robbers had already fled.
- A large crowd gathered at the scene, with live footage showing authorities investigating a nearby manhole where the robbers were believed to have escaped.
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